Matthew 27:29

Translations

Modern

And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”

Traditional

And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

Literal

And having twisted together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and having bowed the knees before Him, they mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”

Latin

…et plectentes coronam de spinis, posuerunt super caput ejus, et arundinem in dextera ejus. Et genu flexo ante eum, illudebant ei, dicentes: Ave rex Judæorum.

Original

Greek

English

And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”

Notes

Matthew 27:28–29

The scarlet robe was probably a soldier's cloak used to imitate royal clothing in order to mock Jesus.
Weaving a crown of thorns was meant to mock Jesus as a king.

Matthew 27:27–31

During the Jewish trial, people mocked Jesus as a prophet (Matthew 26:67–68). Here, they mocked him as a king.

Events

Related verses

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
Matthew 20:19
…and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.”
Mark 15:18
And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Psalm 69:19–20
You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You.
John 19:2–3
The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe.
Jeremiah 20:7
You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me.
Matthew 27:37
Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Luke 23:36–37
The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
Hebrews 12:2–3
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Isaiah 49:7
Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”
Matthew 26:49
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
Psalm 69:7
For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face.

Parallels

Isaiah 50:4–11 Mark 15:16–20 Luke 22:63–65 John 19:1–15

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Christ Clothing Crown Gospel of Matthew Isaiah, Book of Jesus Christ Kneeling Passion Procurator Thistle, Thorn Thorn

Topics

Contempt: The Wicked Exhibit Towards: Christ Crown of Thorns Cruelty of Jews to Jesus Irony: The Roman Soldiers to Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Mocked by the Soldiers (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of King: Ceremonial Recognition of Kneeling Before Mocking: The Persecutors of Jesus Mock Him Persecution of Jesus Punishments were Inflicted by Soldiers Reed: Mockingly Given to Jesus As a Symbol of Royalty Salutations: Given to Christ in Derision Sarcasm: The Persecutors of Jesus Scoffing: Soldiers Scorning and Mocking: Christ Endured Scorning and Mocking: Soldiers Soldiers: Mock Jesus The Death of Christ: Inflicted by the Gentiles Thorn: Used: Crown of, Mockingly Put on Jesus' Head Treason: Jesus Falsely Accused of

Matthew 27:29

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